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Tacoma's ADA Compliance Initiative: Progress and Community Engagement

By Mia Cox |

ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

The city is working with a consultant to assess infrastructure related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and create a plan for future improvements. Close-up view of the tactile warning surface on a curb ramp in downtown Tacoma

Contact

Veronicah Munyao
Public Works – Project Manager
(253) 325-1152
vmunyao@[SITEURL]

Project Overview

The City of Tacoma will work with a consultant to develop an ADA Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation that meets all state and federal requirements. The Self-Evaluation component of the ADA Transition Plan will be a comprehensive assessment of all facets of accessibility in Tacoma’s public right-of-way. It will include measurements of accessibility criteria for sidewalks, curb ramps, traffic signals, bus stops, and driveway curb cuts in the public right-of-way, as well as an assessment of existing policies and procedures. The Self-Evaluation phase will also include a significant public outreach and involvement effort to assist the City in identifying issues and prioritizing projects.

Other components of the ADA Transition Plan will identify all barriers to accessibility in the public right-of-way, describe methods that will be used to achieve accessibility, create a prioritized schedule to remove barriers, and identify the person responsible for the implementation of the plan. The plan will incorporate City of Tacoma actions and policies outlined in the Vision Zero Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Comprehensive Plan.

Public Outreach

Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID) Disability Resource Fair
Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 12-3 p.m.
6315 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98466

The ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan team had a  booth at the Disability Resource Fair. Project team representatives answered questions and gathered community feedback. Learn about the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID) on their website.